Higher sales Surety badges & sources
Earn badges and show external sources
Distinguish your shop with WebwinkelKeur. There are different (external) sources for badges available and you can earn other badges. These badges can not always be earned only at WebwinkelKeur. Alternative sources are, for example, trustmarks whose standards we keep a close eye on. By doing this closely, we feel confident enough to release certain badges based on standards you've obtained from them. (Note: This list may change in the future). Example of a member page with badges can be found here
The review badge
A steady stream of positive reviews shows potential customers that your online store is trustworthy. By being a member of WebwinkelKeur and having at least one review - collected through us - you receive this badge. With reviews you build trust.
How to earn the BASIC review badge?
By collecting reviews via WebwinkelKeur:
- Membership at WebwinkelKeur & at least 1 review.
How to earn the SUPER review badge?
By maintaining a high score:
- Membership at WebwinkelKeur & at least 50 reviews from the past year with a 9 or higher.
The identity badge
Consumers want to know who they are buying from. This badge is therefore unlocked when all contact details are known, at WebwinkelKeur data can be officially verified by mail, email and phone for the highest level of this badge.
How to earn the BASIC identity badge?
By checking the data of the merchant upon approval, via:
- WebwinkelKeur.
- Home Shopping Organization.
- Webshop Keurmerk.
- SafeShops.be.
- BeCommerce.
- Trusted Shops.
How do you earn the SUPER identity badge?
When the above endorsement was not older than one year ago, via:
- Thuiswinkel Organization.
- Webshop Keurmerk.
- SafeShops.be.
- BeCommerce.
- Trusted Shops.
When data is validated annually, via:
- WebwinkelKeur (via validation in dashboard).
The dispute mediation badge
Problems or complaints sometimes need external mediation, in the worst cases sometimes a legal ruling from a dispute resolution board is needed. This badge shows that these cases have been made clearly available to consumers.
How do you earn the BASIS dispute mediation badge?
By offering dispute mediation, through:
- Heandlerbund (at Kaufersiegel)
- Trusted Shops (upon approval)
How do you earn the SUPER dispute mediation badge?
By being affiliated with a disputes committee through one of these labels:
- Thuiswinkel (upon approval).
- WebwinkelKeur (upon approval).
- Webshop Keurmerk (upon approval).
- SafeShops.be (upon approval).
The legal badge
Legislation in e-commerce changes quickly and continuously, knowing that a merchant knows and complies with these rules is important. Sources thoroughly inspect online stores to unlock this badge, a recent inspection is required for the highest level.
How do you earn the BASIC legal badge?
By being approved on EU legislation, via:
- WebwinkelKeur
- Home Shopping Organization
- Webshop Keurmerk
- SafeShops.be.
- BeCommerce
- Trusted Shops
How do you earn the SUPER legal badge?
By being approved annually on EU legislation, via:
- WebwinkelKeur
- Home Shopping Organization
- Webshop Keurmerk
- SafeShops.be.
- BeCommerce
- Trusted Shops
The safe browsing badge
When using the Internet you run the risk of encountering malware or viruses. Webshops earn the badge by having their online store checked for this. An ongoing scan by WebwinkelKeur will unlock the highest level badge.
How to earn the BASIS safe browsing badge?
By performing a safety check on your webshop, via:
- Thuiswinkel Organization (upon approval)
- BeCommerce (upon approval)
- Trust Guard security scan
- WebwinkelKeur Malware & SSL check (done automatically)
How do you earn the SUPER safe browsing badge?
By having an ongoing security check on your website, via:
- Trust Guard security scan. In which the domain is checked at least once a week.
Are you using a different security scan? Report it to us and we may be able to add it to our list.
The heart for business badge
A good business owner pays attention to more things than just profits. They show they can be trusted. Webshops earn the badge when they sign a manifesto for good behavior in e-commerce. They can earn the highest level when they post their story and photos. This shows you who you are doing business with.
How do you earn the BASIS heart for business badge?
By signing the manifesto via:
- WebwinkelKeur dashboard (under 'webshops')
How to earn the SUPER heart for business badge?
Add a story and photo(s), via:
- WebwinkelKeur dashboard (under 'webshops')